August 2013 - Isleham Informer

VILLAGE NOTESStrawberry Tea10th August10am–1pmAt theSocial Centre in IslehamCraft Stalls, Raffle, Tea and CakesEveryone welcomeAll funds raised will go to Breast Cancer Care(Charity number: 1017658)St Andrew’s ChurchSocial CentreBank Holiday FairSaturday 24th August10am – 5pmSunday 25th August11am – 5 pmRefreshments, Tombola, Preserves, Boules,Grand Draw – takes place at 4pm on Sunday 25thAll welcomeSt Andrew’s ChurchQuiz NightSaturday 14th SeptemberDetails to followFreckenham Flower Festival“Consider the Flowers”… Words of JesusSt. Andrew’s Church, FreckenhamSaturday 14th – Sunday 15th September1pm – 5pmSongs of Praise 5pm SundayDates for Your DiaryLet us know if there is anything you would like included herefor future issues.Every Tuesday Coffee Morning Social Centre 09.00–12.00AugustThursday 1st Mobile Library Church St 14.15–15.00Mill Street 15.05–17.00Saturday 3rd Isleham Gardeners 14.00–16.00Cream Teas, Social CentreSunday 4th Car Wash, Priory Green 10.00–13.00Monday 5th Isleham Parish Council 19.15Thursday 8th WI Limestone 19.30Friday 9th Book Club Social Centre 14.00Saturday 10th Strawberry Teas, Social Centre 10.00–13.00Friday 21st Mobile Library Church St 9.30–10.05St Andrew’s Summer Bank Holiday FairSaturday 24th 10.00 –17.00Sunday 25th 10.00 –17.00SeptemberSunday 1st Car Wash, Priory 10.00–13.00Monday 2nd Isleham Parish Council 19.15Thursday 5th Mobile Library Church St 14.15–15.00Mill Street 15.05–17.00Monday 9th INFORMER DEADLINEThursday 12th WI 19.30Friday 13th Book Club Social Centre 14.00Saturday 14th St Andrew’s QuizTuesday 17th Isleham Gardeners 19.30Thursday 19th Isleham Society 19.30Friday 20th Mobile Library Church St 09.30–10.05INFORMATIONThursday bus from Isleham to Ely Market Circular route:9.15am Limestone Close – Malting Lane – Beck Road – TheCauseway – East Road – Sun Street – Church Street – WestStreet – Hall Barn Road – Fordham Road – arrive Ely 10.00am;Return 12.00noon. Fares: Adult Bus Pass Holders £2.75return, Adults £5.50 return.Our buses are accessible to all; however, to improve customerservice, wheelchair users and those with small childrenrequiring booster seats are advised to contact Ely/SohamDial-a-Ride in advance: Ely Soham Dial-a-Ride 01353 661161This service is financially supported by Isleham Parish Council.Mobile Library1st Thursday of the month:Arrive DepartChurch Street 14.15 15.00Mill Street 15.05 17.003rd Friday of the month: Church St 09.30 10.10Useful phone numbersEmergency for Police, Fire, Ambulance................999Police (Non-emergency)..............................101Accident & Casualty (Addenbrooke’s)......01223 217118Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge)......01223 245151Newmarket Hospital ......................01638 564000West Suffolk Hospital (Bury St Edmunds)01284 713000Staploe Medical Centre (Soham)- Appointments ...........................01353 624121- Prescriptions & Dispensary ..............01353 727695- Enquiries, Home Visits, Emergencies.....01353 624123Minor Treatment Centre, Ely...............01353 656675NHS Direct (for advice) ........................0845 4647GP Out-Of-Hours ..........................0330 1239131Electricity Emergencies ...................0800 7838838Gas Emergencies ............................0800 111999Anglian Water Leaks ........................0800 771881- 24 hour .................................0845 7145145Social Services - office hours...............0345 0455202- out of hours emergency .................01733 561370Refuse Collection..........................01353 665555RSPCA ....................................07599 522716- Cruelty line..............................0300 1234 999Citizens Advice Bureau ................Ely 0845 130 6442Mildenhall 01638 712094Newmarket 01638 665999District Councillor (Derrick Beckett).......01638 780476Parish Council (Diane Bayliss: Clerk).......01638 781687Member of Parliament (Jim Paice) .........01954 2114503

Did you know Isleham has a village pond? Tony Westonis the ponds guru for Friends of Isleham NatureReserves and, with Avi Stacey and the help of grantsfrom The Wildlife Trusts ofBedfordshire, Cambridgeshireand Northamptonshire, hasbeen renovating the pondbeside East Fen Road. It isdeveloping well. Below Tonyreflects on his experienceswith his own ponds this year:“June and July seem to be thetime that nature renews itself.As always it has elements oftooth and claw. This year wasno exception in my ponds.“The 2011 battle was fought in the pond water betweenabout 20 Dytiscus (Great Diving) beetles that had flown in andthe tadpoles before I could affect a rescue… This was no contest;all 30 lots of frogspawn came to nothing as the tadpoles gotdevoured. The next year saw an invasion of dragonfly larva inmy newt pond. I did a little rebalancing of the odds and endedup with a good hatch of efts (baby newts).“This year has been no less a problem. My deep fishpond hada clean out and a haircut to get it ready for hot summer days. Inthe bottom, the liner had been breached by willow root frommy corkscrew willow, fortunately the mud in the bottom sealedthe holes. The willow is no more, it has been weed killed. Next,a grass snake was hunting fish in the pond. Sorry fish, but thistime the snake gets precedence.”As a result of his spring-clean and May’s Shubunkin goldfishspawning, Tony has several hundred fry. If anyone wants to trytank-rearing fry some give Tony a call on 01638 780692. Healso has available a few types of pond plant and some large lilies.Among other wildlife news from the Friends of IslehamNature Reserves, we should mention the avocets that have beenon Isleham Wash since early spring and the common terns thatare now feeding their chicks on the artificial island Avi and Tonybuilt and then fixed in the Wash over the winter. As we approachautumn, waders will be using the Wash as a place to feed up ontheir southward migration – green sandpipers are regular, butit’s worthwhile looking out for a range of other species.We held a successful open dayon 22nd June for other “Friends”groups (all volunteers responsible formanaging other Local Nature Reservesin Cambridgeshire) –as always we arevery grateful to St Andrews Church forthe use of the social centre for suchevents. We had a useful exchange ofideas with the other groups about ourmanagement of the railway reserve,and were able to show them some ofthe wildlife we are seeking to protect,such as the odd, pale yellow broomrapeplants, which parasitise the knapweedplants growing on the reserve.Other events to look out for areChildren’s Fun Day on 27th July at theRailway Reserve (from 12.00–3.00pm)in association with Soham Children’sCentre. All welcome – bring a picniclunch and we will provide butterflynets, collecting equipment and we willhelp children identify what they catch;there will be arts and crafts as well.www.ljbroofingservices.co.uk7OvenPadCleaning ServicesI will professionally and efficiently clean ovens, ranges,Agas, ceramic hobs, extractors, microwaves and BBQs.It’s a dirty job:why not give me a call?Please contact Paddy Kelly onTel: 01638 742703Mobile: 0775 263 1343Email: info@ovenpad.comwww.ovenpad.comLater in summer we will hold a bat evening – date and venueto be determined – again all welcome.If you’d like to know more about the Friends of IslehamNature Reserves, please contact Alastair Burn (01638 780553),or Andrew Garbutt (07903 092899).You can also find us on Facebook. Search for ‘Friends ofIsleham Nature Reserves‘Finally, if there are any local birdwatchers who would like toshare bird watching trips, please give Tony Weston a ring (seeTony’s number above).

ISLEHAM PARISH COUNCIL UPDATEThe Parish Council normally meets on the firstMonday of every month at 7.15pm. Until the NewCommunity Centre opens the meetings will be held inthe LIMESTONE COMMUNITY CENTRE. Members ofthe public are invited to attend the meetings and 15minutes is set aside each month for public questiontime. Full copies of the minutes are available onthe Website, the Notice Board and from the ParishClerk Tel: 01638 781687 islehampc@btinternet.com• Cllr Derrick Beckett has been elected Chairman of theParish Council for the forthcoming yearPolice Matters• New Contact No for Police – 101.• Inspector Paul Ormerod attended the June meeting ofthe Council and gave an update on crime in Isleham overthe last year.Recreation Ground Report• The Football Pitch has been levelled by Bury Turfcare.• A new rotary mower has been purchased to replace thegang mowers. It is hoped that the gang mower will besold to offset some of the cost.• Two Copper Beech trees have been ordered for therecreation ground to be delivered in October/November.Play Area• A quotation from Monster Play to install a new play areahas been approved by the Council. A consultation willbe undertaken with the school children as part of thegrant seeking process.ICA Report• The village hall has now been demolished and the playarea removed. The pavilion is due to be demolished thefirst week in October.• Work on the Centre continues to progress on schedule.Cemetery & Churchyard Matters• The Cemetery continues to be maintained to a highstandard by Mr Wilding. The graves are being re-seededand watered regularly.Financial Matters• The Council have drawn down the Public Works Loanto pay for work on the new community centre. The firstpayment will be made in December 2013.• Finance Working Party meetings will be held monthlyfor the duration of the building project.• The Parish Council Insurance Policy has been renewedwith Zurich.• The Dunstall Apprentice Grant will remain the same forthe forthcoming year; Please contact the Clerk for moreinformation about the grant.Planning Matters• Planning Applications have been considered for 39 MillStreet, 47 Beck Road, 14 East Road, land adjacent to 158The Pits, 106 Beck Road and 51 Hall Barn Road. Theproposals for 39 Mill Street and 47 Beck Road were bothwithdrawn.• The Kick-wall has been erected on the recreation ground– a decision on surfacing will be made when the newplay area is installed.Highways Matters• The bid for a zebra crossing under the Jointly FundedMinor Highways Improvement Scheme was successfuland the work has been approved by the Parish Counciland will be carried out in the next few months.• A request has been made to County Highways to extendthe yellow lines in Malting Lane. The council has beeninformed that there is no funding for such a scheme sothird party funding would need to be found.• An application has been made to ECDC to remove the threeTurkish Hazel trees adjacent to the Chinese Restaurant;these will be replaced with two trees nearer to the Priory.• The Council will write to ECDC regarding the publicwaste bins, which are not being emptied regularly.• If your street light is not working please contact theParish Clerk with the light number, she will then reportit to the County CouncilDog Fouling• PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLEAR UP AFTER YOUR DOG!• A number of dog bins have been installed around thevillage although there are still a number of incidents ofdog fouling. The dog warden can be contacted on 01353665555 or you can file a report on the website www.eastcambs.gov.ukAllotment Matters• There are still a number of plots available on the DunstallAllotment site. Please contact the Parish Clerk for details.The Parish Council continues to support the Ely/SohamDial-a-Ride Bus Service to Ely on a Thursday morning andthe Fenland Elite Youth Bus, which visits The Priory on aThursday evening (term time only).Mog’s CottageHoliday home to let in Cromer, Norfolk3 bedroom Victorian town houseSleeps 6Just 400 metres from the beachCall Mark or Fiona on 01638 780924www.mogscottage.co.uk

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A Big Thank YouFrom the Gala Association CommitteeThe sun shone and the crowds came out and everyone had alovely time.A lot of very hard work for several months ahead goes intoorganising the day and although a lot of people are involved,the biggest THANK YOU must surely go to the volunteers whoPhotos by Vernon Place:Above: The WI’s Suffragette Parade; Left: Mildenhall Cycle Club organised cycleraces; Opposite page, clockwise: Pre-School Egg & Spoon Race; Gala Queen andPrince, Megan and Connor Forder ; “Miss & Mr Isleham”: Noreen Brighty withBecky & Victoria Rattle with Hector.just turn up on the morning around 8am to get the field set up.This involves getting equipment from store; driving in supportstakes; erecting stripy stalls and marquees; setting out No Parkingcones; putting black rubbish bags onto stakes; etc., etc., etc. By11am the field is transformed, but long before this, the peoplehiring stalls and pitches have started to arrive, all wanting toknow where they will be.Another big THANK YOU goes to the organisations that jointhe Parade with floats, both large and small – some creatingWalking Floats. The Glen Moriston Pipe Band, of course, and theMajorettes and indeed everyone else who plays an importantpart: marshals at the head and rear of the Parade and aroundthe route, to make sure that everything ‘stays together’ and thatall participants are safe. There has been disappointment andcriticism expressed in recent years at the lack ofparticipants in the Parade and this is an opportunityto explain that one of the reasons is the lack oftractors and trailers (or other suitable vehicles)available on loan; another is the lack of volunteersto help plan and execute ideas. Perhaps now isthe time when local Organisations – and there aremany – to think about getting together to enterjoint floats.The Competition Marquees were once againbursting with entries and on arrival the Judges (whoall live away from the Village) stood and expressedtheir amazement at the array of exhibits. The CraftMarquee had fewer entries this year but all were ofa very high quality. Crafters please take note.There are so many individuals and companies tothank that to try to mention them all here wouldbe to risk omission but they will receive personal10

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Photos by Vernon Place:Clockwise from left: Glenmoriston Pipe Bandleading parade; Tug of War winners ‘TheLimestone Cowboys’; Best Dog in Show - MickBurton with Golden Retriever, Bentley; SohamFenland Majorettes.letters and these include our Sponsorswho provide generous donations and themany Companies and Individuals whodonate prizes for the Grand DrawFINALLY, the change of location thisyear created many comments, which, withvery few exceptions, were favourable.The Gala Committee are aware that theshorter run for the Races was an issue forolder children and this will be correctednext year.Whatever your views on Gala Day wewould be grateful to hear them and if youwould like to attend the AGM, it is at TheGriffin on Monday 21st October 2013. Itis not necessary to join the Committee (althoughyou would be welcome) but ideas and commentsare always welcome. It is also possible that youcould be involved in planning and organizing the daywithout the need to attend Committee Meetings. Ifmeetings are not your thing, just get in touch withany Committee Member who will be pleased tokeep you in touch with how you can help. Settingup on the mornings of Gala has been mentioned butsometimes it is forgotten that what goes up mustcome down and the end of the day is hard when iseveryone is tired – particularly if they have beenworking stalls or pitches, etc., throughout the dayas well. YOUR HELP would be most welcome then– it only takes a couple hours – or perhaps just oneif there are enough helpers!We look forward to seeing you all next year.Margaret DavisGala Competition ResultsThe Gala Committee apologise for any omissions or misspellings inthe following, which are due to circumstances beyond our control.Isleham Gala Grand Draw1st Dave Sennett 2nd Lynette Gray 3rd Linda ???RacesPre-schoolRunning 1st Jack Scrivener2nd Damol Colin 3rd Chloe BarnesEgg & Spoon 1st Grace Neal2nd Ashley MurfittBean bag race 1st Ashley Murfitt2nd Colin Myson 3rd Jack ScrivenerUnder 10Running Boys 1st Ben Brooks2nd Max Timms 3rd Ben WilsonGirls 1st Mya Davies2nd Tia Baxter 3rd Rhianna Higson12

Under 16RunningBoys 1st Jack Quince2nd Alex Higson3rd Ethan LeesonGirls 1st Grace Morris2nd Hannah Paling3rd Chloe BonehamSilly RaceGirls 5–7 years1st Mya Davies2nd Mari Holien3rd Kendal Escritt4th Sydney EscrittBoys 5–7 years1st Charlie Boneham2nd Dylan Hermance3rd Joe DunbavinGirls 8–10 years1st Ella Cummins2nd Grace Morris3rd Chloe BonehamBoys 8–10 years1st Ben Brooks2nd Ben Wilson3rd Jacob RobinsonArts & Crafts SectionCompetitiontentIsleham Pre-SchoolDown at Our Allotment1st Sunflowers Imogen Smith2nd StrawberrySummer Townsend Smith3rd Marigolds & Broadbeans Jack DaykinCaught My EyeAllotment PlanHarvey Norman TimminsAllotment ShedIsaac BruyneelSunflower and MeAnna Bornshin SmithJudged and sponsored by Barbara Murfitt1. A piece of homemade quilting,tapestry, embroidery, knitting, crochet1st I Dunbain2nd Mrs Summers3rd Julie White2. A painting or drawing (any medium)1st Tim Washtell2nd Lynn Clarke3rd Clare Butler3. A piece of woodwork or modelling1st Mackinnon (Best in Show)2nd Mackinnon3rd Mackinnon4. Photographic Art1st Z Leeson2nd Poppy Downey3rd Lynn Clark5. Hand made jewellery1st Louise Webber2nd Louise Webber3rd Clare BlackburnNew Camping and Caravanningfacility in the local areaTrelander Camping and Caravanningare pleased to announce the opening of anew facility on the edge of Isleham• Certified site by The Camping & Caravanning Club• We welcome Touring Caravans, Tents and Motor homes• Electric hook up• Pets allowed on leads• Open all year round• Plus a 6 Berth Static available for holiday lets• The site is set in 5 acres of quiet fenland,surrounded by an established environment thatbenefits from an array of wildlifewww.trelandercampingandcaravanning.co.ukPlease feel free to come and view by appointmentIdeal for extra space when friends or relatives visit!Contact us for further details, availability and tariffs01353 687984info@trelandercampingandcaravanning.co.uk13

6. Hand or machine finished garment1st Louise Webber (Best in Show)7. Item of feltwork1st Liz Burford2nd Mackinnon3rd MackinnonFloral Section1. Arrangement “50 years of Dr Who”1st Alison Washtell2nd Elaine Riley2. Vase/bowl of flowers1st Wendy Davies2nd Elaine Riley3rd Eve Graham3. Vase of mixed fresh herbs1st Miss P.Dorey2nd Glenda Preece3rd Julie White4. Bouquet of mixed herbs1st Lottie White2nd Cara Guest3rd Adam Guest5. 3 or 5 stems of sweet peas1st Ethan Leeson2nd Glenda Preece3rd Jan Lewis6. 3 or 5 pansies1st Eve Graham7. A single rose1st Wayne Bailey2nd Eve Graham3rd Glenda Preece8. 3 or 5 roses1st Eve Graham2nd H. Hall3rd Glenda PreeceFruit and Vegetables1. 4 potatoes141st Clive Hall2nd Clive Hall3rd Lina Teixeira2. 4 broad beans1st Clive Hall2nd A. Leeson3rd Haley Davies3. 4 carrots1st Hayley Davies2nd Clive Hall3rd Mackinnon4. 4 beetroot1st Clive Hall2nd Wendy Davies5. 4 sticks of rhubarb1st Glenda Preece2nd Clive Hall3rd Jane Brown6. Container of produce1st Chris Maxfield2nd Jan Lewis3rd Clive Hall7. Bowl of soft fruit1st Clive Hall2nd Julie White3rd Glenda Preece8. 6 matched hens’ eggs1st Imogen Leeson2nd Mr.Summers3rd Chris Maxfield9. 6 eggs from mixed poultry1st Marianne Corbin2nd Lina Teixeira3rd Mr SummersHome Baking1. White/wholemeal rolls1st. Kathy Carver2nd Sheila Turner3rd Sheila Roberts2. Loaf of white bread1st Jacko Fanshawe2nd Will Taylor3rd Richard Radcliffe3. Loaf of wholemeal bread1st Jacko Fanshawe2nd Sheila Roberts4. Loaf of soda bread1st Sheila Roberts5. Four scones1st Julie White2nd Hannah White3rd Lewis Wright6. Two pastry pasties1st Sandra Lee2nd No name7. Summer pudding1st Elaine Riley (Best in Show)2nd Glenda Preece3rd Kathy CarverPhotos by Vernon Place:Above:The two-part float from theSwimming Pool Association; left: BestMixed Veg. Gavin Sadler (Judge, left) andChris Maxfield (Chairman of IslehamGardening Club) the prizewinner; right:Isleham Community Skate Park’s stall;

8. Madeira Cake1st Kathy Carver2nd Elaine Riley3rd SallyJams, pickles and chutneys1. Jam1st Kim Downey2nd Jan Lewis3rd Louise Webber2. Marmalade1st Jacko Fanshawe2nd Marianne Corbin3rd Julie White3. Pickles & Shallots1st H. Hall4. Mixed pickles1st H. Hall2nd Jan Lewis3rd Liz Moate5. Beetroot1st H. Hall6. Chutney1st no name2nd Jan Lewis3rd Marian Raddison7. Redcurrant jelly1st Julie White.8. Onion marmalade1st ???2nd Sheila Roberts9. Beetroot chutney1st Sheila RobertsOther children’s’ competitions1. Dr Who character1st Finn Robinson2nd Jacob Robinson2. Unusual shaped veg1st Mya Davies3. Dressed clothes peg1st Ellis Bowers4. Painting1st Martha Bowker5. Decorated container1st Adam Guest2nd3rdMya DaviesCara GuestBaking1. Butterfly buns1st Ann Robinson2nd Maya Davies3rd Lottie White2. Brownies1st Ellis Bowers2nd Eve White4. Sausage rolls1st Poppy Downey5. Decorated cup cakes1st Shannon Roberts2nd Ethan Leeson3rd Katie GraingerSchool CompetitionsCongratulations to everyone who took partin the competition. Each entry has receiveda rosette and the winner of each age groupreceives a gift voucher.ArtReception1st Toby JonesYear 11st Faith Dilley1st Georgia DilleyYear 21st Mya Davies2nd Carla ???3rd Ruby BondYear 31st Patrick Bond2nd Hayden BrameYear 4: no entriesYear 51st Fenella Maxwell2nd Kim CruickshankYear 61st Imogen Leeson2nd Bethany BuchanWritingReception1st Amy Cole2nd Macy DunbavinYear 11st Penny ???2nd Georgia Dilley2nd Faith Dilley3rd Elliot HolderYear 21st Carla ???2nd Mya Davies3rd Hannah ColeYear 31st Jorja Furze2nd Entry taken away from Gala – no name3rd Hayden ???Year 41st Ruth TaylorYear 51st Fenella Maxwell2nd Paul Carroll2nd Tom Bucknall3rd Kim CruickshankYear 61st Zoe Binns2nd Macy Dunbavin2nd Imogen Leeson15

Covies Club Night: 7–9pmFriday: Women’s Meeting (fortnightly) 10.30–11.45am (SueHall 01638 780636).UFOs (first Friday of month): 7–9pm (01638 781343).Christianity Explored courses are run regularly – please ask fordates of next course.For further information on any of the above, or if you wouldlike to speak to Pastor Dave:Phone: 01638 781343 (Church Office)01638 780636 (Pastor’s Home)Email: pastor@plfc.org.uk; secretary@plfc.org.ukWeb sites: www.plfc.org.uk; www.isleham.comSunday 15th September at 10.30am is our Harvest ThanksgivingFamily Service; we warmly invite you to join with us for a joyfulcelebration of our great God’s goodness to us over another year.The church will be decorated with flowers, fruit and vegetablesas a symbol of that goodness to us in material things. Join withus to worship Him for this and the indescribable gift of His oneand only beloved Son.Can we take this opportunity to thank those who have joinedwith us for the UFOs (UnFinished Objects!) Crafting group,meeting on the first Friday and third Wednesday of the month.We’d love to meet with more of you! Bring along a project towork on – it doesn’t matter what it is- we’ve had paper-crafters,patch-workers, rug makers, crocheters, knitters, bead workers,cross-stitchers and applique workers. Or just turn up to learn anew skill – crafters love to pass on their knowledge!We’ll make you a cuppa and enjoy sharing with you. We watch apart of the DVD Who is this Jesus? during our refreshment break,which has been enjoyed by those who’ve attended. nThree Rivers GroupSt Andrew’s Parish ChurchWelcome to St Andrew’s, the Parish Church here in Isleham.All are welcome in this community of faith in Jesus Christ. StAndrew’s is part of the Three Rivers Group, including the villagesof Chippenham, Fordham, Kennett, Snailwell & Isleham. Do joinus for worship and fellowship on Sundays and during the week.Karen’sGroomingAll your pet’s groomingrequirements on yourdoorstep01638 78179107803 548673Rector: The Rev’d Mike Banyard: 01638 721616, banyardmg1@yahoo.co.ukCurates: The Rev’d Dr Jenny Gage 3rivers.jenny@gmail.com;The Rev’d Becca Gilbert 01353 665420 becgilb@gmail.comLicensed Lay Minister: Mrs Helen BanyardWORSHIPSundays. The main service is at 9.30 am. Junior Church meetsin the Social Centre. On the third Sunday of every month weworship together at an All Age Holy Communion service.Midweek.Monday: 9.15 Morning Prayer at 7 The Close, KennettTuesday: 8.15 Morning Prayer, Social Centre IslehamWednesday: 8.15 Morning Prayer, Chippenham4.15 Evening Prayer SnailwellThursday: 8.15 Morning Prayer, FordhamFriday: 8.30 Holy Communion (BCP) FordhamTuesday Coffee Morning 9am – 12 noon Social CentreFridays6.30 pm Choir practice. All welcome. Contact Mark Liversidge01638 7816967.30 pm Bell Ringing, beginners especially welcome .ContactRuth Ogden 01638 780646Sundays @ 7 Our Youth Group meets twice a month, alternatingbetween Soham and Isleham, (usually in the Social Centre).Details from Rev’d Becca or MikeChurchwardens:Nick Carver 01638 781116, nick.carver@ islehamchurch.org.uk;Ruth Ogden 01638 780646, ruth.ogden@islehamchurch.org.uk;Rob Savage 01638 780218 robert.savage@islehamchurch.org.ukTower Captain:Ruth Ogden 01638 780646 ruth.ogden@islehamchurch.org.ukChoir Director:Mark Liversidge 01638 781696 mark.liversidge@islehamchurch.org.ukWebmaster:Andrew Stephens 01638 781468/780229For more information about the Three Rivers Group and StAndrew’s, please visit our website at www.islehamchurch.org.uk nThorough professionalcleaning of Carpets,Upholstery, Stone floors,Tile & Grout floors andRugs.Truck mounted cleaning systemWe carefully move all furnitureFamily firm since 1993 — Fully insuredHighly trained & experiencedIf you’re not entirely happy, it’s free!07545 962 026 — 01223 832 928www.rothwells.bizIf you use us,you’ll recommend us12 Carisbrooke Rd, Cambridge19

Isleham Community CentreNow looking forwardSummer has finally arrived and with it,we have seen two major steps in thebuild. During May, the old playgroundwas removed and over about 10 days wewitnessed the end of an era, as the old VillageHall was demolished. Whilst tinged withsadness at seeing the demolition of a buildingthat has served the village well, it was goodto see another step in the build completedand it now gives a better feel of the overallsite. I’m sure many people have happy memories of events heldin the old hall and, with that in mind, if anyone has pictures ofpast events, in the old hall or on the recreation ground pleaseforward them so that they can be scanned for inclusion on ourFacebook page, the village website and with a bit of work thecreation of an album to be held in the new centre.Once again apologies to all the parents and children whowould have used the old equipment but, as you may haveseen, removal at this stage was essential. A supplier has beendecided upon for the new playground and provisional designplans were displayed on our Gala Day stall. These plans willbe followed up with the supplier doing a consultation with theprimary school children, where the children will have a say onthe equipment to be installed, this should have either takenplace before or if not directly after the summer holidays. Thenew design will incorporate a few refurbished newer piecesfrom the old playground. Work on installation will commencein the new year as we have to demolish the old pavilion andwait until the builders have cleared the site, we will be givingfurther updates as the project progresses.With the weather being good during June and July, work hasmoved on at a good rate. At our monthly site meeting held inJune progress was reported at being at 41% completion. Thiswas only slightly behind the planned point, and with the speedydemolition and internal block-work going at a good pace I cansee most of the delay being recovered. Decisions have now beenmade by the team on the internal colour schemes and many ofthe finer details of the internal build.The hand over of the finished building from CJ Murfitts is stillon track for the 15th November.Saturday 6th July saw fantastic weather for the Gala Day,at which we had a stall to show the progress and the plans ofthe new centre, but mainly to introduce our “Sponsor a Shrub”scheme. Anyone is able to sponsor a shrub, tree of hedge forthe landscaping of the site, all sponsors names will be in a bookto be held in the centre once completed. You can still sponsorplants at the following rates: Hedges £3, Shrubs £5 and trees£25 contact Clive on 01638 780669.Our congratulations go to the Gala Day team who, despitethe awkward conditions of no hall and the continuing buildingworks, organised a great event.With all the hard work going on in the background, we are nowable to advertise the booking rates. The estimated room capacities,are available on the website and will be reviewed to ensure wemeet all legal requirements when the building is handed over.Also you will find in this edition of the Informer, an advert for thecentre manager, a key role in the running of the centre.Hall Hires / Meeting RoomsPrices are per hour unless stated otherwise and are valid until31/12/14. Prices are for Isleham residents only – for othersplease enquire or visit the website.Booking Rates for Isleham Community CentreStart End Main Main Smalltime time hall room roomMon–Fri 09:00 18:00 £9.00 £6.00 £5.00Mon–Thu 18:00 23:00 £15.00 £8.00 £7.00Friday 18:00 00:00 £20.00 £10.00 £8.00Mon–Fri All day 09:00 00:00 £150.00 £100.00 £85.00Sat & Sun 09:00 18:00 £12.00 £8.00 £7.00Sat 18:00 00:00 £20.00 £8.00 £7.00Sun 18:00 23:00 £10.00 £5.00 £4.00Sat All day 09:00 00:00 £210.00 £110.00 £100.00Sun All day 09:00 00:00 £140.00 £80.00 £60.00All figures shown within the following plan exclude VAT,which will be applied where applicable at the prevailing rates.All bookings must include set-up times. Full payment must bemade prior to use. All prices exclude the use of projector orscreen (£5 per booking).There is a permanent Cafe/Bar on the premises available forperiods agreed at time of booking.Deposits: 25% cash or card deposit at time of booking. 50%deposit for exclusive centre booking (no other rooms will bebooked to other users; excludes changing rooms).Cancellation Charge: 7 days’ notice 100% of deposit retained,3 weeks’ notice 50% of deposit retainedSeasonal Bookings: There is a surcharge for seasonal bookings,available on application: Bank Holidays, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th,27th and 31st December, and 1st January. No bookings takenfor 25th December.Discounts: Block booking i.e. same room, every week at sameday and time. Weekly 20% 12+ bookings. Monthly 20% 12+bookings (full payment in advance).Preferential rates will apply for all current users of the oldvillage hall if bookings are made and deposits paid by 30thOctober 2013.Open weekend 16th and 17th November 2013 Specials (datesto be confirmed). Special discounts available for bookings takenover the open weekend.• Bookings can be made via Open Days, Parish Clerk & theVillage Website• Availability of rooms can be checked on the village websiteIf you run or belong to a local organisation that will be usingthe Centre when completed and you want to have an input intothe Centre’s facilities, or even if you just want to help pleasecontact either Mark Goldsack 01638 780350, or the ParishClerk 01638 781687 for an informal, no obligations discussion.Please continue to watch this space, Facebook or the villagewebsite www.isleham-village.co.uk for details of fund raisingetc. Photographs are being uploaded on a regular basis, to giveeveryone a view of the progress on site.Fingers are crossed for continuing good weather for a coupleof months at least.Clive Patterson for the Parish Council/ICA Management Committee20

Lost & Found ItemsThe following were left abandoned and unloved on theRecreation Ground after the Gala. If you now regret yourhasty decision in parting with your chattels, please get intouch with Ed Poloka (eksspolo@btinternet.com).1 Jumper – George, White, 100% cotton.1 Child’s hat – H & M, Blue & White, Northern Apparel Portland.1 Batman Baseball cap, Black, with a Batman Logo on the front.1 Dolphin keychain clock, Park Lane, Quartz, with R.C. on the back.1 Pink sparkling hairband with a white ribbon.21

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Could Isleham have its ownTimebank?Timebanking is a great way for communities tocome together and help each other by exchangingknowledge, help and skills.The idea is that within a community people help eachother. By helping someone else, you can then save yourtime in the Timebank as a ‘time credit’. One hour equalsone hour. So for every hour you help someone in yourcommunity you can receive one hour of help in return.The possibilities are endless; you could give or receivehelp with writing a CV, picking up a prescription or learna new sport.There are now five Timebanks in Cambridgeshire.Each Timebank has their own coordinator who promotesthe idea, arranges time exchanges and makes sure thateverything is done safely, for example, where individualsupport is being provided for a vulnerable person theTimebank member will have appropriate police checks.Most Timebanks have a paid coordinator; however, thereare good examples, such as Eynesbury and St Neots wherethe Timebank is run on a voluntary basis.The Parish Council would like to know whether thisis something that would be welcome and supported inIsleham, if so please telephone the Parish Clerk.Mrs Diane Bayliss on 01638 781687Bowls ReportWe have now passed the mid-point of the season,the evenings are starting to draw in and theautumn leaf fall looms ahead.The teams have performed well in their respectivedivisions. In the Ely and District leagues, the men aresituated half way in the table but the ladies are in secondplace and can still push for the title. In the Cambridge andDistrict league we have climbed up to Division 3 and areholding are own in mid table, safe from relegation. Wenow need to build on this success and push for promotionin 2014.We have had good success in the national competitionswith Michael Bartlett, Barry Clarke and Barry Grimwoodwinning 3 matches before losing out in the Cambridgeshirecounty semi final by 2 shots (sadly to a Fordham team)therefore just missing out reaching the national finals atWorthing.But in the fours championship, a team comprising ofShane Dunbavin, John Foreman, Darren Dunbavin andBarry Grimwood went one step further and beat a teamfrom Christchurch on an extra end tie break to qualify fora date at Worthing in August. This is a major achievementfor the club as we will represent Cambridgeshire in theEnglish National Championship and will be playing aWiltshire team in the first round. However, before that isthe chance to become county champions when we play ateam from Sawston in the county final at St Neots.The club has also hosted a top ladies county matchbetween Norfolk & Leicestershire; both counties praisedthe facilities we have and the welcome they received whilstin Isleham. The bowling green surface is testament tothe hard work put in by the Greens committee under theleadership of Barry Clarke and Robert Burling.Barry Grimwood, Club CaptainNew projects - Rewires - Consumer Unit UpgradesMinor works - Inspection and TestingKDElectrical Services Ltd80 The Causeway, Isleham CB7 5SXwww.kdes.co.uk info@kdes.co.uk07792 179438ELECSA Approved Contractor Part P Registered Company23

The Fair used to rest there,before moving on.They stayed a week, thenthey were gone.Pancake Day Race wasalways good fun,Then into the hall for tea anda bun.Some classes were allowedfrom school for the race.They enjoyed watching, itwas quite a slow pace.But that’s not allowed now,for safety you see,So the race got finished, andso did the tea.1952—2013Now we say farewell to the old Village Hall;Good times were had there, we can all recall.Dances, Meetings and Jumble Sales,Parties, Receptions and Pantomime tales.Cricket Dinners were held there every year.Our team got to Lords, we gave them a cheer.We had concerts and ballet to name a few,Country and Western were popular too.On Gala days we hope forsunshine.We’re lucky if the weatherstays fine.The band and the races all get a cheer,And hope for the same again next year.So for sixty-one years the hall has been used.Let’s hope that the next sixty will keep us amused.With lots of things happening for us to enjoy;To make special memories for each girl and boy.Joyce Drayton24